Royal Yoruba Drum Of Nigeria

Exceptional and extremely rare chieftain's drum or Yoruba Royal Drum from Nigeria Drum carved from a single block, height 80cm 5 caryatids represented by women with raised arms, each with a basket on their head Wood with a thick crusty patina from use A true masterpiece by a Yoruba sculptor
Among this ethnic group, the sculptor (Onisé-onà) is considered a person with the authority and freedom to bring innovative creativity to society. Some artists are known for their songs and laudatory names. I do not know of any similar piece in a famous private collection or museum. (I have more than 1,000 books on primitive art.)
I report a lack on a carved wooden rope connecting two caryatids otherwise good condition This drum for sacred ritual use was used during initiations, festivals, or burials of important figures of the tribe It has been carefully preserved until now Museum piece careful and fast shipping free worldwide